Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, marred by teas. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. The war was a terrible time for her, and Birel does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Red spinel (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His red fur is long and unkept. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He hates Tabaxis with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1100 pp. Red garnet (50 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born in the east. Her first spouse was a Jeweler, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Chem was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Sellsword. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2100 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. He carries a battered kukri and tarnished crossbow as well. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vondal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Jade (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Osah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Iolite (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.